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OkanlawonB:
Look for moulders that can mould at your site to your specifications, wont be necessarily cheaper.
You cant do it all by yourself, if you factor in the cost of pallets and moulding machine, this will be too expensive.

True.

Except you’re having multiple projects at a time, like building units of residential projects in an estate, one don’t need to mould blocks yourself.
That’s not the place to look at when you want to save cost in construction.
Just get quality blocks and build in peace.

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cretin:
thanks very much for the insight.
building is really tough, like estimating these 3 things

1. labour cost from foundation setting out till lintel
2. supervision cost for same
3. materials needed to complete that stage?
4. do you give the builder the total sum for items 1 & 2....perhaps in batches as the job progresses?

1. Yes - to roof level
2. Yes, supervision will be included
3. Yes, it’s a material and labour bill. It will be done as milestone, foundation, frames, walls, roof etc.
4. The total sum of all will be given.


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adebaxton:
With that drawing , That seems much.
Did one of recent for 450k casting and woodwork on the mainland.

Casting on ground floor slab is the cheapest of all, and often the less stress to cast. Just get your concrete volume and negotiate using 15k per cubic for the labour.

cretin:
SO AM ABOUT TO START BUILding ops on a 2br bungalow, first time build.
i have gotten a couple of builders i intend to use, after screening.
my questions.

1. what is the average charge for building supervision to pay the builder. is it best to lump it together with the labourers wages?
2. am thinking of planning and scheduling the work, based on milestones, say foundation to lintel, lintel to roofing. is this a good idea?
3. the plot is very low compared to the road, i estimate upto 7coaches of block will be swallowed to even make it level to the road, hence the soakaway pits should be dug and chained first b4 backfilling.
4. i have heard of conflicting talk about dpm and dpc, could someone specify what sequence is correct for the application

Don’t estimate, get a site report that will tell you exactly what it is.


If you already have a drawing, I can help you prepare the material and labour, where the cost for supervision will be included.

That will help you get exact material and labour quantity and cost. You will be well prepared against over spending.


For your questions, no 1: don’t lump together with labour except you both agree to pay him per day as he works.
2. Milestone is a good idea
3. Get a professional opinion on that.
4. It depends on the need of the site as instructed or recommended by the appropriate professional. The DPM is a sheet, nylon like while DPC is more harder, and put on the blocks and walls.

Lordcrixus:
Hello People,

who has idea of how much to cast this foundation to German floor?
The caster is demanding for 600k, is this a fair price/charge?
I also need someone with experience with lagos state safety comission for safety approval and also Material testing agency.
Thanks as i await responses

Too much… should collect more than 300k.


It’s still foundation.

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topsy23:
When it comes to big project of Multi-storey building, client might decide to supply some final fittings like light fittings, switches, socket, sanitary fittings and HVAC equipment. But the first fix and second fix materials will be procured by the MEP contractors.

Yes, that’s why I said procurement methods too.

Seems MEP is your forte, well done engineer.

topsy23:
Yes you are right. Value engineering is to give alternative option that can work effectively but at reduced cost. But changing the specification too can also reduce cost i.e using TRAINS or YORK as a substitute for Daikin, Panasonic, LG, Mitsubishi product,. On electrical you can change all light fittings spec from THORN or PHILIPS to average range of fittings in the market. Plumbing from HENCO pipes to PPR, Lowara pumps to Grundfos.... Etc weldone QS Tope

You’re right as well.

Sure….and as I have often heard, if value engineering saves you more than 30% cost, it’s mostly a case of faulty design. I’ll rather specifications, as large quantity can save a lot. Even procurement methods as well.

topsy23:
The VRF and Ducted system /central AC is being used these days, most of the big hotels in Lagos, Abuja, PortHarcourt are using the VRF/Ducted system. The only people that install the conventional type (high wall unit) on highrise building are developers because of the cost. VRF / Ducted system is more expensive but at the long run it saves energy.

If you visit banana island in Lagos you will a lot of residential building with VRF system.

Not just banana island, some other parts of Lagos island too, even banks, especially high rise buildings.

People just avoid because it’s more expensive to put together and if you’re a not building a commercial development, it’s not so advisable.

As a QS, when we have meetings for value engineering, thats sometimes the first thing to go…since cheaper cost can give close to same outcome. Na to just get standing AC choke the building.

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DenreleDave:
Hello Allz

Please I need your advice. I just bought an iPhone 14 pro max for one of my client (one of the services I render). He is based in Shagamu.

He wants me to send through driver.... But i am scared, phone is worth over 800k and I am just scared of giving it to drivers. I have delivered laptops to outside state but not up to this value.

Please who has any idea on how I can dispatch this to him without zero risk of theft or whatsoever


Your advice will be greatly appreciated

Use logistics company like GIG or Libmot, they will charge you based on the worth but you can go to bed without even remembering you sent an item. Nothing will even happen to it.

Dijita:
Good morning everyone.
Please don't turn this place into just advertising board only and bury one of the most quality feature of this forum. I posted request for help since yesterday no one bother to comment on it.

Give the details, what’s the measurement in perimeters and intended height.

That can help to cross check.

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I use between 43-44 but sometimes even 44 is small.

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Preparation of Bill of Quantities
Cost Estimating
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Construction
Building of old and New Project
Renovation and Rehabilitation Work
Interior Decor.

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